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Ozempic is great for weight loss — but losing muscle is a side effect to watch out for
We’re used to seeing Serena Williams on our TVs, muscles flexing, smashing a tennis ball past her opponent. But in a recent 30-second commercial, Williams traded the racket for a GLP-1 drug injector pen. Williams, whose most recent child was born in 2023, has become a spokeswoman in her post-retirement days for Ro, one of the many boutique health care…
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Insect flour could boost gut health and cut environmental impact
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: New research uncovers how chitin-rich insect flours can fuel beneficial gut bacteria, offering a sustainable approach to modern nutrition. That is, if scientists can overcome the barriers of allergen safety and consumer trust standing in the…
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Cervical cancer
Key facts Cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screening, as recommended by national guidelines, and it can be cured if detected early and treated promptly. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with around 660 000 new cases and around 350 000 deaths in 2022. The highest rates of cervical cancer incidence and mortality…
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Shingles vaccine may benefit individuals already diagnosed with dementia, new study finds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: An unusual public health policy in Wales may have produced the strongest evidence yet that a vaccine can reduce the risk of dementia. In a new study led by Stanford Medicine, researchers analyzing the health records…
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Brainomix Announces New Study Published in Lancet Digital Health Demonstrating Impact of Brainomix 360 Stroke to Increase Endovascular Thrombectomy Rates
Study in Lancet Digital Health represents the largest real-world evaluation of stroke AI imaging, encompassing data from more than 450,000 patients admitted to 107 NHS England hospitals over a 5-year period Brainomix 360 Stroke was deployed to 26 hospitals to evaluate the impact on stroke treatment pre- and post-implementation Results showed Brainomix 360 Stroke was associated with a 100% increase in endovascular…
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Antidepressant shows surprising impact in reducing domestic violence, major trial finds
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Urban Strategies Promotes Housing Security as Health Care
(Illustration by Marcos Chin) The greatest form of love is healthy, safe, and thriving communities. The best way to ensure that is to secure adequate, safe, and affordable housing for all. At its core, health care is about helping people live healthy lives. Clinical care is only one piece of the puzzle, however. Research shows that medical services contribute some…
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Controverisial new weight loss jab ‘Reta’ is three times stronger than Ozempic
The new weight loss drug Retatrutide is making waves on social media – but there’s a catch (Picture: Getty Images) Erin* has been using weight loss jabs for over six months. Desperate to lose 20kg, the 33-year-old first turned to Mounjaro at the end of last year. However, although it helped her shed the pounds, it also made some of…
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They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can be a nightmare.
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis, doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, an incurable disease that…
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Regulators seem powerless against SA’s booming black market for weight loss jabs
All it took was an exchange of WhatsApp messages. No humiliating discussions about lifestyle choices, eating less and exercising more, just a payment to a stranger whose details were circulating among Beth Amato’s friends and a package of weight loss injections was delivered to her front door. The knock-off of Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic arrived without instructions, in a box containing…
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